It’s that time again! We are ready to find the best startups to join us for our 2019 Sprint & DFA Accelerator program. This will be our sixth class and we are excited to find companies to come and build great partnerships with our corporate sponsors. For 2019, Sprint’s 5G Development Team and Dairy Farmers […]

Our final feature of the 2018 class is a SWEET one! All natural and delicious, Too Cool Chix is changing how consumers look at ice cream products! Tell us about Too Cool Chix! Imagine an ice cream sandwich created with all natural ingredients that contains less sugar and sodium but still has intense flavors that […]

This week we bring you the story of SomaDetect. Their CEO/Co-Founder Bethany Deshpande explains how her company is using high-tech hardware and deep-learning software to make sure dairy farmers are producing the highest quality product. Could you explain what SomaDetect is and how it works? SomaDetect is an in-line sensor that measures milk […]

In this week’s company spotlight, we introduce you to Sofihub. This monitoring system can help the seniors in your life live independently using cutting-edge technology. Tell us about Sofihub! How does it work? Sofihub is a passive monitoring solution that employs Artificial Intelligence and sensor technology to observe and then learn what characterizes “normal” […]

Blockchain is a much-talked about technology and many industries are trying to figure out how to best use it. When it comes to blockchain in agriculture, we think our 2018 company Ripe.io is creating a great solution to a big problem! Tell me about Ripe.io. How does your technology work? Ripe provides an innovative blockchain […]

The use of robotic technology is on the rise in all industries including agriculture. And robotics has made its way into our 2018 Corporate Accelerator Program! This week we are highlighting Pharm Robotics and their high-tech solution to a real problem on dairy farms. Tell me about Pharm Robotics! How are you impacting the everyday […]

This week, we’re welcoming the nine companies of the 2018 Corporate Accelerator Program back to Kansas City for a wide range of company-building meetings and workshops. Michael Moran, founder and CEO of MOPRO, took some time out to share with us about his journey […]

We’re just over a month into the 2018 Corporate Accelerator Program, and the time is flying by! This week, Richard McCoy, founder and CEO of Kansas City-based startup Luxe Concierge, shared more with us about his journey… Tell me about your business! How does Luxe change the game for residents and property managers? Luxe […]

Welcome back to the second installment of our interviews with the companies of the 2018 Corporate Accelerator class! This week, we sat down with T.J. Tavares, Chief Revenue Officer of Keybot. Keybot is a rental access Robot which integrates hardware and software to automate access for rental properties. Keybot works with rental owners and […]

During our six-month Mentor Network program, we highlighted our founders and their wisdom and inspiration. The founders of our nine companies entering our 2018 Corporate Accelerator program are no different, and we’re here to give you a behind-the-scenes look at their story and progress throughout the program! This week, we sat down with brothers […]